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SCARCE 1858 DATED AMES M1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

SCARCE 1858 DATED AMES M1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

1858 was the first year Ames dated his new pattern cavalry sabers that collectors still refer to as the “Model 1860,” though he was in talks with U.S. Ordnance about a new pattern cavalry saber in… (766-1612). Learn More »

$1,500.00
Originally $1,800.00

CONFEDERATE USED US MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD BY AMES, DATED 1856

CONFEDERATE USED US MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD BY AMES, DATED 1856

This is a nice example of the US regulation Model 1832 short sword with its scabbard that shows not only some of the changes in the marking of these swords over time, but also a very Confederate… (2022-2377). Learn More »

STARR MODEL 1813 NCO SWORD WITH FIRST PATTERN LEATHER SCABBARD

STARR MODEL 1813 NCO SWORD WITH FIRST PATTERN LEATHER SCABBARD

This is very nice example of an American War of 1812 sergeant’s sword. Starr contracted for 2,000 of these swords in January 1813 and delivered them in small lots from June 1813 through March 1815.… (597-12). Learn More »

WONDERFUL EARLY ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SILVER GRIP & PERSONALIZED BLADE

WONDERFUL EARLY ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SILVER GRIP & PERSONALIZED BLADE

This massive iron-mounted saber is surely a one-of-a-kind early example dating from the Mexican War era. The huge broad blade is polished bright. No edge nicks. Etched on both sides with American… (172-5869). Learn More »

SILVER-GRIPPED IMPORT U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF SWORD BY E. LYON, PARIS, WITH KLINGENTHAL BLADE

SILVER-GRIPPED IMPORT U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF SWORD BY E. LYON, PARIS, WITH KLINGENTHAL BLADE

This is better quality example of the sword authorized for staff in 1860, but which shows up photographs carried by some Civil War generals as well. This follows the regulation pattern, but in… (766-1721). Learn More »

$1,100.00
Originally $1,250.00

GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO OFFICER’S SWORD OF THE PATTERN ADOPTED BY THE PRINZ EUGEN DIVISION OF THE WAFFEN-SS

GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO OFFICER’S SWORD OF THE PATTERN ADOPTED BY THE PRINZ EUGEN DIVISION OF THE WAFFEN-SS

This German officer’s sword was made by Eickhorn and is so marked. Reference books refer to this sword in the following terms “Although generally considered to be an Army pattern, this sword was… (160-66). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION 1850 STAFF AND FIELD SWORD OF LT. CHARLES E. TUCKER 71st PA - BAKER’S CALIFORNIA REGIMENT- WOUNDED AT ANTIETAM

BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION 1850 STAFF AND FIELD SWORD OF LT. CHARLES E. TUCKER 71st PA - BAKER’S CALIFORNIA REGIMENT- WOUNDED AT ANTIETAM

This regulation US Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword is in superb condition and bears a great inscription on the upper ring mount reading: Presented to / Lt. Chas. Tucker / 1st Cal. Regt. /… (1186-04). Learn More »

US MODEL 1860 MICHIGAN SABER BY AMES ID’D TO 10TH WISCONSIN CAVALRY PRIVATE

US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES ID’D TO 10TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY PRIVATE

The bright, slightly curved blade has a surface that shows only very minor amounts of mottling and no pitting. Blade measures approx. 35.00 inches long with a stopped wide fuller that meas. approx.… (2022-765). Learn More »

$1,250.00
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AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, DATED 1864

AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, DATED 1864

Classic Civil War cavalry saber made by Ames Manufacturing Company.  Sword is in overall good condition. Blade is semi-bright with a few very minor edge nicks. Ricasso is stamped with a well-worn… (1052-231). Learn More »

1788 PATTERN BRITISH HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD

1788 PATTERN BRITISH HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD

Measuring 42 ½ inches overall, with a 35 ¾ blade that is 1 ¼ inches wide at the guard, this sword has a leather wrapped grip bound with two twisted strands of wire. The hilt is iron, with a long,… (490-3554). Learn More »

US FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD CAPTURED BY A CONFEDERATE

US FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD CAPTURED BY A CONFEDERATE

The inscription on the throat of this very fine Model1850 Foot Officer's sword reads: “Captured at Battle of Winchester from 1st Lieutenant 5th Rhode Island Battery by John C. Carroll 1st Maryland… (88-158). Learn More »

$5,695.00
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CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS

CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS

This pattern of Confederate naval cutlass with cylindrical, grooved grip, wasp-waisted blade, and flat S-curved guard, was first thought to have a Virginia origin. Albaugh first guessed they were made… (1179-065). Learn More »

VERY ELEGANT AND VERY UNUSUAL BIRD’S HEAD POMMEL U.S. OFFICER SABER WITH SERPENT AND APPLE LANGETS

VERY ELEGANT AND VERY UNUSUAL BIRD’S HEAD POMMEL U.S. OFFICER SABER WITH SERPENT AND APPLE LANGETS

This saber has a silver washed brass hilt and scabbard, and very pretty tri-color blade etched with gilt-filled motifs on a blue ground alternating with bright-etched panels. The pommel is a modified… (766-1736). Learn More »

$1,850.00
Originally $2,200.00

INSCRIBED PRE-WAR MILITIA SWORD AND LATER CASED MAJOR GENERAL DRESS EPAULETS BELONGING TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT COLONEL ALEXANDER SHALER, 65TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

INSCRIBED PRE-WAR MILITIA SWORD AND LATER CASED MAJOR GENERAL DRESS EPAULETS BELONGING TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT COLONEL ALEXANDER SHALER, 65TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

Col. Shaler’s pre-war militia sword is presented here, made by “Horstmann & Sons/Makers Philada.” and so marked on the scabbard. The sword is a militia foot officer’s sword with a… (159-155). Learn More »

IMPORT NON-REGULATION FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH UNUSUAL QUILL BACK BLADE

IMPORT NON-REGULATION FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH UNUSUAL QUILL BACK BLADE

This attractive, non-regulation Foot officer’s sword has slightly curved blade. It measures 37.5” overall with a 31.5” blade. It is single-edged with a false edge on the top extending back about… (870-143). Learn More »

POST-CIVIL WAR 1859 CONTRACT USMC MUSICIAN'S SWORD BY HORSTMANN

POST-CIVIL WAR 1859 CONTRACT USMC MUSICIAN'S SWORD BY HORSTMANN

This sword is patterned after the Ames manufactured 1859 Marine musician's sword but this post-war specimen was made by Horstmann of Philadelphia. The Marine version of the musician sword had a half… (1179-042). Learn More »

SCARCE AND DESIRABLE AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, EX- KEVIN HOFFMAN

SCARCE AND DESIRABLE AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, EX- KEVIN HOFFMAN

This is a very good example of a very hard to find saber formerly in the collection of Kevin Hoffman and likely the same one shown on page 90 of Thillmann’s Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers to… (870-625). Learn More »

PRESENTATION MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER BY AMES

PRESENTATION MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER BY AMES

This impressive Ames Model 1840 cavalry officer’s saber was formerly in the well-known and widely respected collection of Kevin Hoffman. It is a very high end saber, bearing a rubbed  presentation… (870-271). Learn More »

$9,500.00
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IMPRESSIVE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 STAFF SWORD WITH RARE COUNTERGUARD MOTIF: ONE OF TWO KNOWN

IMPRESSIVE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 STAFF SWORD WITH RARE COUNTERGUARD MOTIF: ONE OF TWO KNOWN

When John Thillmann wrote US Army Swords, he knew of only one M1860 Staff sword using this impressively detailed, applied three-dimensional eagle motif on the obverse counterguard and regarded it as… (988-30). Learn More »

NATHAN STARR US NAVAL CUTLASS WITH RACK NUMBER

NATHAN STARR US NAVAL CUTLASS WITH RACK NUMBER

Starr contracted for 2,000 of these cutlasses 21 August 1826 and delivered them by June 1827, when they were inspected by Elisha Tobey. Scabbards were apparently specified after the signing of the… (597-15). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH SALVAGED MUSICIAN SWORD BRASS HILT

This clip-point Bowie a great example of southern improvisation- a kind of weapons-making version of folk art – not sophisticated, but with an appeal of it own.  Measuring 19.5 inches overall, the knife has a 13.25 inch blade that is 1.5 inches… (490-3265). Learn More »

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